Darth Vader of the Seas: Scientists Dig Out a New ‘Creepy Crawly’ Isopod Species from 2000 Feet Below the Gulf of Mexico - The Weather Channel

Scientists found a new species of an isopod belonging to the genus Bathonymus — commonly referred to as "Darth Vader of the Seas" due to the uncanny resemblance with the Star Wars character's helmet. - Articles from The Weather Channel | weather.com

The world has always eyed the Gulf of Mexico for its bountiful reservoirs of natural gas, oil and even fossils of famous prehistoric dinosaurs like Ankylosaurus and T-rex. However, a treasure trove o… [+2305 chars]

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